Robert S. Kassoff

Robert S. Kassoff, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning from 1982 to 2019. Robert S. started their career at NYC Dept of Education - Francis Lewis HS as a Psychologist, where they served as Chair of the Committee on Special Education and provided crisis intervention and psychological assessments. Robert S. also worked as a Clinical & Forensic Psychologist in their private practice, delivering therapeutic services to various clients and conducting forensic examinations. Additionally, they held leadership roles in several psychological associations, including serving as President of the Queens Psychological Association and Member of the New York State Psychological Association. Dr. Kassoff recently joined Phoenix Financial Services as Senior VP of Wealth Management, specializing in tax leveraged investment platforms for qualified investors.

Robert S. Kassoff, Ph.D. obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus in 1978. Robert S. then pursued a Master's degree in Educational Psychology from The Catholic University of America in 1979, followed by a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University in 1980. Continuing their education at Hofstra University, they earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Clinical Psychology & School-Community Psychology in 1984.

In terms of certifications, Robert obtained a Primary Certificate in Rational Emotive Therapy in 1980 from the Diplomate, American Board of Psychological Specialties. Additionally, they are a Licensed Psychologist, as certified by the New York State Education Department in March 1985.

Furthermore, Robert has acquired additional certifications in the financial industry, including the SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination, Series 6 - Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination, Insurance Agent, Accident, Health, Life, Variable Life & Variable Annuities, Insurance Broker, Accident, Health, Life, Variable Life & Variable Annuity, and Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.